Isaiah 24:8
“The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The mirth of tabrets ceaseth,.... Or of drums, and such like musical instruments, used at junketings and jovial feasts.…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The mirth of tabrets - The joy and exultation which is produced by tabrets. On the words ‘tabret’ (תף tôph) and ‘harp’…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Isaiah 24:1-12
It is a very dark and melancholy scene that this prophecy presents to our view; turn our eyes which way we will, every…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Isaiah 24:8-9
On the use of music at feasts, along with wine, see ch. Isa 5:11-12; Amo 6:5. The verbs in Isa 24:24 should be rendered…
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